March '96 Earth-Friendly Events

Nature Outings
Exhibitions
Animals/Pets
Special Events
Hands-On for Kids
Networking Meetings
Volunteering/Jobs

Nature Outings

Free walks weekly in Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve. Call 484-3219 for times and details.

Free walks at 9:30am every Saturday and Sunday and 11am every Saturday at Mission Trails Regional Park. Call 668-327 for area and theme.

Free day hikes in S.D. wilderness areas guided by naturalist. 800-371-6669.

Tours, lectures and classes. Call 436-3036 for times and details.

Saturdays10am
Plant Walks in Balboa Park

1st Sat: History; 2nd Sat: Palms; 3rd: Tree Walk; 4th: Desert Walk 5th: Seasonal Color; Meet at Botanical Building. No reservations required.

Sundays11am
Sunday Stroll at Silver Strand State Park

Chula Vista Nature Center and Loew's Coronado Bay Resort offers this free walk featuring the history and natural history of south San Diego Bay. Good opportunity to see migratory shorebirds and whales. Call 422-2481 for reservations and directions.

2,161st & 4th Saturdays8am
Bird Walks at Tijuana River Estuary

Learn about the many birds who call this estuary home. Presented by Tijuana River Nat'l Estuarine Research Reserve. Bring binoculars and field guide if you have them. Call for reservations and exact location: 575-3613.

5 Tuesday9am
Sweetwater Marsh

Birdwalk at National Wildlife Refuge. Presented by Chula Vista Nature Center. Bring binoculars if you have them. Call 422-2481 for reservations and directions. Rain cancels.

Join Barbara Moore for a naturalist's look at one of North County's open space treasures. Features migratory waterbirds and native plants. Call for info: 436-3944. Rain cancels.

9Saturday4pm
Birds of Prey

See a red-tailed hawk and an owl in a Project Wildlife presentation on local birds of prey, rehabilitation and conservation. Agua Caliente Regional Park 39555 Great Southern Stage Route (S-2). 694-3044.

9,16Saturday9am
Nature Walks at Tijuana River Estuary

Meet the docent at 5th & Iris in Imperial Beach. All ages welcome. Bring binoculars if you have them. Presented by Tijuana River Nat'l Estuarine Research Reserve. 575-3613.

9/23 Saturday8am
Wildflower Walk

Hike with botanist at Agua Caliente County Park. 694-3049.

16 Saturday9am-noon
Friends of Famosa Slough Bird Walk

Free, easy walk with good views of shorebirds, migrating ducks and typical tidal wetland. Beginner's especially invited. Bring Binoculars if you have them. Famosa Blvd. and W. Pt. Loma Blvd. between Nimitz and Sports Arena in Pt. Loma. Rain cancels. 224-4591

16Saturday8am
Lopez Canyon Sorrento Valley Bird Wal

Presented by Chula Vista Nature Center. Bring binoculars if you have them. Call 422-2481 for reservations and directions.

A morning of birding at Agua Caliente County Park. 694-3049.

Monthly, Saturday night camping trips with others who have dedicated their lives to saving nature. Agua Caliente Hot Springs Desert County Park. Info, Call Beverlee 945-8709.

At Tijuana Estuary, Imperial Beach for a family-oriented nature adventure of about 2 hours. Call for reservations and directions 422-2481.

Exhibitions

Exhibition explores the relationship of Ancient Maya 250-900 to their living descendants and their landscape. At Museum of Man in Balboa Park. 239-2001.

Contemporary art inspired by ancient traditions by Abenaki indians from New England and Canada. At Museum of Man in Balboa Park. 239-2001.

Animals /Pets

Rescued dogs need homes. 3/2 Petco 9420 Mira Mesa Blvd.; 3/9 Pet Supply Warehouse 7375 Jackson Dr. S.D.; 3/16 PETCO 11965 Bernardo Plaza Dr. S.D.; 3/23 Pet Supply Warehouse 1210 W. Morena Blvd. S.D.; 3/30 Pet People 8011 University Ave #C La Mesa. Presented by Foundation for the Care of Indigent Animals. Contact Penny Adams 466-9137.

Chula Vista Nature Center staff and volunteers will chat about the biology and natural history of their birds, reptiles, mammals, fish or invertebrates. A children's activity will accompany the presentation. Free with Nature Center admission. 1000 Gunpowder Point Drive, Chula Vista. 422-2481

Join Iron Mountain Conservancy field trips to watch for raptors (hawks, eagles etc.) in the Ramona grasslands. Meet outside the parking lot at Dos Picos County Park. Telephone 789-8136. BIRDS OF PREY HOTLINE for reported sightings in Ramona area.

Friends of County Animal Shelters are placing animals from their Foster Home Program. Animals spayed/neutered, shots, microchipped. Information on pet overpopulation and importance of spaying/neutering at North County Shelter, 2481 Palomar Airport Rd. 685-3536

Friends of County Animal Shelters are placing animals from their Foster Home Program. Animals spayed/neutered, shots, microchipped. Information on pet overpopulation and importance of spaying/neutering. At Central County Animal Shelter, 5480 Gaines St. 685-3536

The House Rabbit Society has rescued rabbits for adoption. All are spayed/neutered, socialized and box-trained. Stop by for info on adoption and care. Discovery Channel Store, University Towne Center Mall 490-9003.

Cindy Rogers of Bat Conservation International at Agua Caliente County Park. 694-3049.

Wildlife biologist Chuck Hayes will present in the Park Campfire Center at Agua Caliente County Park. 694-3049.

What do bugs taste like? Can you survive on them in the wild? Petty Officers Karen Clough and Tim Weiss, U.S. Navy survival instructors will discuss insect-eating for survival. S.D. Natural History Museum. $7/$5. 232-3821x203. Preregistration recommended.

Friends of County Animal Shelters are placing animals from their Foster Home Program. Animals spayed/neutered, shots, microchipped. Information on pet overpopulation and importance of spaying/neutering. In Balboa Park, near house of Pacific Relations (across from Organ Pavilion). 685-3536.

Special Events +

Reports on environmental topics, problems and solutions. Listen to KPBS 89.5FM.

Featuring original music by Sting, visit exotic undersea locations in the newest IMAX film at the Reuben H. Fleet Theatre in Balboa Park. Call 238-1233 for prices and showtimes.

Local songwriter, singer Erick Keeling will perform a benefit for Carlsbad Citizens/Green Valley dedicated to the preservation of open space and quality of life in Carlsbad. Aviara Oaks Elementary School, 6900 Ambrosia Lane. Food provided by Kona Bar & Grill and Ki's Restaurant. Minimum donation of $5. 632-1961

City of San Diego residents join I Love a Clean San Diego County and Pacific Bell Directory to recycle your old phone books. Call 1-800-953-4400 to find the location nearest you!

Learn about financial incentives and creative mitigations available between property owners and municipalities interested in historic preservation. Sponsored by California Preservation Foundation. Mitchell Room Escondido City Hall, 201 N. Broadway. Fees range from $60 and up. Contact: (510)763-0972.

Presentation by Patrick Abbott Ph.D. of SDSU Dept. of Geology and editor of Geologic Hazards and Environmental Perils in S.D. Region. Chula VIsta Nature Interp. Center: 422-2481

Local ecologist and Mayoral candidate Jim Bell will be hosted by the S.D. Friends of "Institute of Noetic Sciences." Hanalei Hotel, 2270 Hotel Circle N. RSVP to: Murray Slater 278-0960

Bill Evans, a veteran of backpacking, rafting and canoeing trips will discuss the wide range of possibilities in an adventure trip. Aviara Oaks Elem. School Aud., 6900 Ambrosia Lane, La Costa. Info: N. County Coastal Sierra Club, 436-7853.

Recycle used oil, antifreeze, oil filters and auto batteries. No business waste. Maximum limit is ten gallons. Mira Mesa High School, 10510 Reagan Rd. S.D. Contact: 235-2105

A portion of the proceeds from paintings sold at this reception for "canvas surfing" artist Greg Gutierrez will benefit Surfrider Foundation. At the Loews Coronado Resort 424-4000. See paintings on display at Rick Chapman's Cafe 1134 Orange Ave. Coronado. 437-1134

The S.D. Chapter of the Society of Automotive Engineers is proud to host a Symposium presenting the latest technology in electric, photovoltaic and hybrid vehicles. Red Lion Hotel, Mission Valley. Info 467-1701 Paul Shumate.

Prepare for the season ahead. This day long event features 28 classes, a plant sale and mini-trade show at University City High School, 6949 Genesee Ave. $23 for preregistration by 3/20. Call 694-2860.

Panel presentation, forum and town hall meeting. Join us in a discussion of issues related to the present and future of San Diego's population, urbanization, environment, quality of life and sustainable human settlement. At Forte Travelodge Hotel, Harbor Island. This gathering is being held in conjunction with international preparatory meetings for the UN Conference on HABITAT in Istanbul in June. Free. Complimentary refreshments. Info: 233-3970.

Hands-On for Kids

The Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center offers free weekly activities: 7th: Flower Power; 14th: Micro March Monsters; 21st: Coronado Islands; 28th: Beach Currents. 575-3613.

Chula Vista Nature Center staff and volunteers offer popular workshops for children of all ages. 10th: Nature Printing; 17th: Aquarium Diorama ; 24: Foil Bird; 31: Two Sides of Nature. $.50 per person for materials. 1000 Gunpowder Point Drive, Chula Vista. 422-2481

It's wild, wacky, buggy fun at the S.D. Natural History Museum in Balboa Park. Activities include Ms. Frizzle 'Field Trips" on Planet Insect, and many activities. Bring your bugs to be identified. Free with admission. 232-3821 x8.

Networking Meetings

A support organization for people recovering from alcohol and drug addiction who are uncomfortable with spiritual content of 12-step programs. At La Colonia Community Center, 715 Valley Ave., Solana Beach. Brian Biernacki 729-6324.

Recovery, Inc. sponsor free self-help groups for anxiety, depression, panics, phobias, obsessions, compulsions, anger, and other nervous symptoms. Call 275-0364 for meetings schedule and info.

Informal gatherings of educators and community members sharing information about programs of mutual interest. No formal agenda or organization. No-host breakfast. At Monterey Whaling Co., Hilton Hotel, Mission Valley, 901 Camino del Rio South (across I-8 from Courtesy Chevrolet). Info. Lynne 238-1233.

Monthly meeting. Non-members welcome. At Forum Hall, University Towne Center (above Wells Fargo Bldg.) Info: 792-9940

Volunteering/Jobs

Volunteers provided 36% of total staff hours for San Diego County Parks in 1994/95. For information on volunteering, call 694-3044.

Friends of sustainable futurist Jim Bell are hosting a number of fund-raisers and presentations in February and March. Call 281-1447 for dates/times or to volunteer.

Help the Planet - Plant a tree! Join the fun for a greener San Diego and other areas. Bring a shovel and gloves if you have them. Presented by People for Trees. Call 457-2665 for exact locations.

March 23 to April 27 If you would like to work with children, walk interpretive trails and talk to visitors this is it. You must file a volunteer application and be interviewed before classes begin. Call 422-2482.

Clean up and garden party. Bring gloves and wear old clothes. Famosa Blvd. and W. Pt. Loma Blvd. between Nimitz and Sports Arena in Pt. Loma. Rain cancels. 224-4591

See our cool EarthFair slide how and find out about events that make a difference: EarthFair in Balboa Park, restoration projects, Shoppers Campaign, Planet San Diego, Very Important Planet Reception, All Species Earth Parade and more! 3/21: Natural History Museum in Balboa Park, east entrance, 7pm. 3/25: South Chula Vista Library, 4th and Orange, 6:30pm. Info: 272-7370.